A host of music icons join forces on
inspirational song that fuels the fight to beat cancer.
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SEATTLE, June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy
award-winning, multiplatinum selling songwriter Jim Peterik drops empowering single "Fight of
our Life" featuring guest stars Dennis
DeYoung, Ray Parker Jr., and
Mindi Abair. The song was written
exclusively for In Concert for Cancer (ICFC), a music-centric
cancer fighting charity in its 13th year that presents
world-class benefit concerts and unique VIP music experiences which
raise awareness and funds to fight cancer.
Watch the "Fight of Our Life" Music Video Here. Download the Song,
Here.
After performing at the organization's 11th annual
live concert event in 2022, Peterik was inspired to compose the
cancer-fighting anthem that is meant to lift spirits, ignite hope,
and generate funds for groundbreaking cancer treatment and
research. The aptly-titled "Fight of Our Life," is front and center
to a Fundraising Campaign that serves as a rally cry to unite and
support everyone touched by cancer—inspiring resilience,
determination, and action.
Jim Peterik, founding member of
the Ides of March, former member of Survivor whose smash hits
include "Vehicle", "High on You", "The Search Is Over", and "I
Can't Hold Back" delivers a song that resonates deeply with
listeners and amplifies a message of hope, strength and solidarity.
Peterik wrote top charting hits for 38 Special including "Rockin
into the Night", "Hold on Loosely", and "Caught Up in You". Peterik
has also written songs for legendary bands Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cheap
Trick, Sammy Hagar, Dennis DeYoung, REO Speedwagon, The Beach Boys
and others.
Jim Peterik added, "I am humbled and
honored to support In Concert for Cancer and work alongside such
exceptional talent on this important project. 'Fight of our Life'
is more than just a song, it's a call to action, a testament to the
resilience of the human spirit. By coming together, we hope to
inspire and support everyone touched by cancer and contribute much
needed funds to groundbreaking research that will bring us closer
to finding a cure."
Joining Peterik for the landmark collaboration is legendary Styx
founding member, Dennis DeYoung. The
chart-topping vocalist and keyboardist's powerful and soulful voice
can be heard on seven Billboard top 10 hits including "Babe", "Mr.
Roboto", "Show Me the Way", "The Best of Times", "Come Sail
Away", and others.
Also joining the recording is Ray Parker
Jr., Grammy Award-winning songwriter and guitarist known for
his mega hit "Ghostbusters, as well as "A Women Needs Love","You
Can't Change That", "Jack & Jill" and his recent Sony Pictures
documentary entitled "Who Ya Gonna Call".
Ray has recorded and performed with the industry's most noted
luminaries including Stevie Wonder,
Barry White, Chaka Khan, Aretha
Franklin, Diana Ross,
Tina Turner, Herbie Handcock, The Carpenters, and many
others.
Rounding out the music collaboration is twice GRAMMY nominated
saxophonist and vocalist Mindi
Abair. Abair's solo career has produced eleven No. 1 radio
singles and 7 solo CDs that have landed #5 and above on Billboard's
Contemporary Jazz and Blues Charts, three of them hitting #1. She
was the featured saxophonist for the 2011 and 2012 seasons of
American Idol. Mindi has toured with Aerosmith, Duran Duran, The Backstreet Boys and has
recorded with Smokey Robinson,
Greg Allman, Booker T. Jones, Joe
Bonamassa and others.
To request an interview with Ray Parker
Jr., Jim Peterik or
Mindi Abair please contact ICFC
founder, Michele Abrams.
About In Concert for Cancer
ICFC is a music-centric charity that produces and presents
benefit concerts that unite, inspire, and support everyone touched
by cancer. Their programs raise awareness and funds for
groundbreaking research, treatment, and cancer patient support
services. Board Members include GRAMMY Award winning musicians,
business executives, and cancer researchers.
In Concert for Cancer Beneficiaries
The proceeds of the
"Fight of Our Life" campaign directly support groundbreaking
research at Cancer Vaccine Institute at University of Washington Medicine, and Seattle
Children's Hospital, supporting cancer patient families in need of
critical resources while their child is in treatment.
Media Contact: Michele
Abrams
michele@inconcertforcancer.org
(206) 931-0707
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